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bolo

/ˈbəʊ.ləʊ/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about bolo at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. A cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie.
  2. Long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin.

Origin

From Philippine Spanish bolo, from Tagalog bolo.

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